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Teaching large classes can be daunting if you’ve never stood in front of that many students before. Ideally, ESL class sizes are fairly small. Discipline is easier, and you can devote more resources and time to giving each student the attention that they need. Things don’t always work out like that, though. In many schools, where resources are limited, you may find yourself staring at a sea of … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Teaching Large Classes

The 5 Fattest States In America
Most of the country's obese states are in the South--but not all
There's a new top state in the obesity stakes, and the dubious honor goes to Mississippi. It now has the highest rate of obesity in the nation (35.4%), replacing West Virginia (34.4%), which had been top state from 2010 to 2012.
Montana has the lowest obesity rate, followed by Colorado and … [Read more...] about 5 Fattest States in America

February 26, 2014
The 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi begin on Friday, March 7th. These games hold five categories of events: Ice Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, and Biathlon. While the duration might not be as long as the Olympics (the Paralympic Games end March 16th), these competitions often prove to be more fierce and inspiring. If that isn’t reason … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to watch the Sochi Paralympic Games

Athletes who took to the world stage are volunteering to help LAUSD students improve state fitness exam scores.
By Joe Piasecki
February 20, 2014
Not all of the Olympic action is happening in Sochi this week.
American Olympians of games past are hard at work as mentors in Los Angeles public schools, mentoring fifth-, seventh- and ninth-grade students on exercise, healthy living and goal-setting … [Read more...] about Olympians Pass the Torch at Westside Schools – The Argonaut News

February 13, 2014 — Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch
Gymnast Peter Vidmar inspired Americans across the country when he led the U.S. men's gymnastics team to its first-ever team gold medal during the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Nearly 30 years later, Vidmar remains in Olympic shape — and he continues to serve as an inspiration in the City of Angels.
Vidmar is among the 42 current and … [Read more...] about Olympians Inspire Students to go for Gold – PreventObesity.net

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